Sustainability/ Environmental Lead

ICDS Construction; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international main contractor is seeking a Sustainability / Environmental Lead to drive compliance and sustainability initiatives on a major data centre project in Newport, South Wales. This role requires a relevant degree and prior advisory experience in construction. Join a respected firm with a strong track record in delivering complex projects across Europe, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package including car allowance and pension

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in a similar advisory role within construction.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience on data centre or high-tech construction projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support delivery of sustainability strategies and targets.
• Advise site teams on environmental and sustainability matters.
• Prepare environmental reports and maintain project documentation.
• Liaise with clients and third-party stakeholders.
• Promote continuous environmental improvement on-site.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Sustainability initiatives

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Position: Sustainability / Environmental Lead - Data Centre Project
Location: Newport, South Wales

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum + benefits (car allowance, pension, etc.). A leading international main contractor is seeking a Sustainability / Environmental Lead to join their team on a major hyperscale data centre development in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation delivering complex, high-tech projects across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and best practices across the lifecycle of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support the delivery of sustainability strategies and targets (e.g. BREEAM, circular economy, carbon reduction)
• Advise site teams on environmental and sustainability matters
• Prepare environmental reports and maintain project documentation
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and third-party stakeholders
• Promote a culture of continuous environmental improvement on-site

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline
• Prior experience working in a similar advisory role within construction
• Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience on data centre or high-tech construction projects is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits package
• Long-term opportunity on a landmark project
• Join a respected contractor with a strong track record across Europe in delivering technically complex schemes

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to make a real impact on a high-profile project, this could be the ideal role for you.